Kings Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | Kings Reef |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: S |
Kings Reef in Maui is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. It's often crowded here. Hazards include urchins, rips, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Kings Reef Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Kings Reef surf quality by season and Kings Reef surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kings Reef |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kings Reef:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Palm Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Sprecklesville | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Baldwin Beach Park | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Paia Bay | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kanaha | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kings Reef: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 236 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 243 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 279 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 303 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 414 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kings Reef: |
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| Closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) (expired 1999-1 | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kihei, Maalaea Bay, Maui Island, Hawaii | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kihei, Maui (Hawaii) | 10 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kings Reef: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2444 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2447 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2459 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2475 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2477 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kings Reef: |
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| Closest city location | Kahului (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Paia (United States) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wailuku (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waikapu (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Makawao (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kings Reef is Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl., 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kings Reef is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM), also in Usa Maui Isl., 27 km (17 miles) away.
- Third is Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl., 44 km (27 miles) away.
- Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl. is 58 km (36 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Kings Reef and is 75 km (47 miles) away.
